MEC members are encouraged to use their SmartHub account to see when their energy use increases and consider what electric devices are in use during those times. The best way to reduce demand is by spreading out the use of those items in your home.
For example, starting the laundry and the dishwasher at the same time you start preheating the oven creates high energy use and can peak demand. Instead, run your dishwasher at night when everyone has gone to bed, cook with an air fryer instead of the oven, and don’t start your dryer at the same time you start dinner.
By spreading out your common household chores rather than multitasking, you can lower your demand and potentially save money on your energy bill.
Check out our step-by-step instructions on how to monitor your energy usage and demand with SmartHub, available on both desktop and mobile devices: